Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance

Substance is the definitive MGS2, but is far from flawless. Read Review

Konami's re-release of the popular Metal Gear Solid 2 title, on PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC, expands gameplay with added options, and features. The largest addition to gameplay are the over 200 fun and challenging VR missions split between four specific modes-- Sneaking mode, Weapon mode, First Person View mode, and Variety mode.
In addition to VR missions, Alternative missions have also been included; allowing players to test their skills in Bomb Disposal mode, Photograph mode, Hold Up mode, and Elimination mode. Play as Solid Snake in the new Snake Tales missions, which incorporate everyone's favorite MGS character into five new action-packed stories.

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When its explosive trailer debuted at E3 2000, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (aka MGS2: SoL) became the most anticipated video game in years. The actual product, though, was a somewhat confusing mish-mash of trademark Metal Gear Solid gameplay and increasingly bizarre plotting. Whereas the original MGS was a straight-up techno-thriller (give or take an anti-nuke message or three), creator Hideo Kojima seemed to see the plot of MGS2 as an opportunity to have fun with players' expectations and, in the end, to try to deconstruct modern video games. Pretty high-falutin' stuff, and I would by lying if, as a fan of the first game, I didn't admit to being somewhat disappointed with the final product. Now, however, Konami is releasing what should be the definitive version of MGS2. Read More »